Binance has launched a fully regulated UAE dirham (AED) on- and off-ramp solution, enabling users in the UAE to move funds between traditional banking channels and digital assets through direct integration with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB).
The move marks a significant step in the maturation of the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem, providing users with regulated access to cryptocurrency markets while reducing transaction costs and operational friction associated with fiat-to-crypto transfers.
Under the new service, Binance users can deposit AED directly into their accounts through ADCB with zero fees, subject to a minimum transfer amount of Dhs10 and a maximum daily limit of Dhs7.2m. Withdrawals are also supported with what Binance described as some of the lowest fees in the market, with the same daily transaction limits applying.
The company said transactions are processed within the same business day and conducted entirely in AED, eliminating the need for foreign exchange conversions and reducing reliance on intermediaries.
The solution operates under the UAE’s Client Money Account framework and is designed to provide enhanced safeguards for user funds through regulated financial controls.
Binance said the launch is aimed at both existing cryptocurrency users and a growing number of investors seeking regulated exposure to digital assets as part of broader portfolio diversification strategies.
The company added that simplifying AED transfers is expected to lower barriers to entry for first-time crypto investors while improving efficiency for users operating across both traditional and digital financial markets.
Tarik Erk, head of MENAT and senior executive officer Abu Dhabi at Binance, said: “At its core, this is about trust meeting usability. For a long time, access to crypto required compromise, whether on cost, speed, or confidence. What we are introducing today changes that equation entirely. Users in the UAE can now move their money from their bank to crypto and back in a way that feels natural, regulated, and efficient. This is what real adoption looks like when infrastructure catches up with ambition.”
The launch comes as the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for digital assets and blockchain innovation through the development of regulatory frameworks designed to support industry growth while maintaining investor protection standards.
Binance said the introduction of direct, regulated and cost-efficient fiat access represents a key milestone in the evolution of the local crypto market, which is increasingly shifting from early-stage experimentation towards broader institutional and retail adoption.
The company added that the combination of zero-fee deposits, low-cost withdrawals, direct banking integration and regulatory oversight establishes a new benchmark for how users in the UAE access and transact in digital assets.
